Perez on drip ahead of Malaysia GP

Force India’s Sergio Perez has revealed that he faced a massive physical challenge during the final Malaysia GP as he remained to feel under the weather after being on the drip overnight on an intravenous drip.

Despite feeling unwell, Perez finished a very creditable sixth, the final car not to lapped in Sunday’s race, in what is seen as the toughest race of the season, alongside Singapore.

Deputy Team Principal Bob Fernley said “Sergio drove a pretty much perfect race, despite being unwell. Sixth place is a wonderful reward for his perseverance over the weekend.”

It is reported that the Mexican was struggling to breathe during Friday’s practise sessions and still felt unwell during qualifying, and was then put on an intravenous drip overnight ahead of the race.

Perez admitted that there were moments during the weekend when he considered pulling out of the event.